Excerpt from In Holy Fear, by Alistair Petrie: We have seen that God revealed Himself to His people in Old Testament days in order that they would fear Him and want to keep His commandments out of a love-based relationship, not out of a slave-based mentality. Therefore, they were encouraged to enter into a relationship with … Continued
I was recently given a word by my good friend, Bill Yount. His word greatly encouraged me as an intercessor. Working for Intercessors for America, I soon realized it was not just a word for me, but for all who have been praying for our nation, wondering if their prayers are truly making any difference. … Continued
We are all waiting, watching, and praying for another Great Awakening to turn things around in this country. But, are we willing to pay the price? Have we considered what it’s going to cost us personally and as a Church? Salvation comes freely, and God’s grace is unmerited. However, preparing a place for a Holy … Continued
At a time when “draining the swamp” seems to be causing concern for many believers in this nation, here is a testimony from one community that went through a similar journey, learning the power of persevering prayer and the transforming power of God. The incredible transformation story of Manchester, Kentucky, has been seen … Continued
In the early 1950s, an American missionary named R. Edward Miller was working in a small city in Argentina. He had been laboring for years without results and he felt he had tried everything he knew how to do—except sustained, concerted intercession. Without telling the people in his congregation, he began to pray eight … Continued
Larry Tomczak, IFA Board member, recently wrote an article where he encourages those praying for the president. He spoke with Ralph Reed, former executive director of the Christian Coalition and currently president of Century Strategies, who spoke with key national leaders last month. Out of those meetings, Reed highlighted four primary areas where Christians must … Continued
“Experiences in a nation form beliefs depending on who has control of the lenses.” This statement by Lance Wallnau, Christian leadership coach and political strategist, calls believers to prayer concerning the current state of media and the attempts of many liberals to censor biblical and conservative input. He urges intercessors to recognize the critical time … Continued
“There is no such thing as neutral spiritual ground. Either there will be a predominance of holy altars drawing the presence of God or unholy altars drawing the powers of darkness…the altar that is most active will control the territory and will influence everything in that territory.” (From “Prayer Altars” by John … Continued
Last week The Los Angeles Times featured an essay by novelist Diana Wagman explaining that she started practicing witchcraft in order to resist the Trump administration and its policies. Brandon Showalter of The Christian Post wrote a Christian response and reached out to Wanda Alger, Field Correspondent with IFA, for her comments on this … Continued
Marlon (“Marty”) Breeden, a Virginia resident, and Police Officer, tells his amazing testimony of being transported into the Lord’s presence during a near-death experience and receiving an urgent message for the Church. At one time, as a young man of 17, I had given my heart to the Lord with great passion. As in many … Continued
In these days of confusion and turmoil, we must seek to discern things by the Spirit and not by the flesh. As believers, we have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), the heart of the Father (1 John 3:1), and the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) in … Continued
By Steve Strang, Charisma Magazine Today, we need another genuine revival. Without it, culture will continue its downward spiral. Many Christians recognize this, but many don’t. One segment of the evangelical church, alarmed by the marginalization of Christians and increasing public immorality, focuses on electing politicians who seem to share our values. But politics won’t … Continued
